Hearing protection device: Training, Awareness and Selection (HPD TAS) Tool
The objective of the HPD TAS Tool Leading Practice is to assist the South African mining industry with the elimination of NIHL by improving the effectiveness of mine hearing conservation programmes. This leading practice will lessen the risks of damage to mineworkers' hearing.
HPD TAS
HPD TAS leading practice adoption guide
HPD_TAS_Tool_LPAG
2016-06-13 | (160.5 KB)
HPD_TAS_Tool LPAG Rev1
2016-06-13 | (3.15 MB)
Website Intro
2016-06-13 | (13.43 KB)
COPAs
HPD TAS COPA Meeting Minutes 27 August 2014
2016-06-13 | (1.05 MB)
Labels - ENVELOPE
2016-06-13 | (13.88 KB)
COPA Participation
2016-06-13 | (11.27 KB)
Northam COPA Presentation - 12 June 2014
2016-06-13 | (989.79 KB)
HPD TAS COPA Presentation - 26 March 2014rev5
2016-06-13 | (1.98 MB)
Exxarro COPA
2016-06-13 | (58.78 KB)
Microsoft Word - HPD TAS COPA Meeting Minutes 26 March 2014
2016-06-13 | (306.55 KB)
HPD TAS COPA - invite 26 March 2014
2016-06-13 | (139.44 KB)
HPD_TAS COPA Agenda - 12 June 2014
2016-06-13 | (1.04 MB)
Adoption Team
2016-06-13 | (11.25 KB)
ARM - Project Manager Appointment
2016-06-13 | (272.78 KB)
Nominations
2016-06-13 | (11.24 KB)
COPAMemberships (Noise & Dust) - Nkomati
2016-06-13 | (360.8 KB)
Leadership Behaviour and Behaviour Communication Plans
2016-06-13 | (11.33 KB)
Attendance register Samrec Annesley Mine 07th March 2014
2016-06-13 | (26.42 KB)
HPD TAS COPA - invite 12 June 2014
2016-06-13 | (139.45 KB)
Attendance Register for HPD TAS COPA - 17 March 2014
2016-06-13 | (206.45 KB)
Mental Model Interview Results
2016-06-13 | (11.31 KB)
HPD TAS COPAs Rev4
2016-06-13 | (15.91 KB)
ARM - TRP - COPA
2016-06-13 | (206.45 KB)
TRP- COPA appointments
2016-06-13 | (318.75 KB)
HPD TAS COPA Meeting Minutes 27 August 2014
2016-06-13 | (307.99 KB)
Attendance Register for HPD TAS COPA - 12 June 2014
2016-06-13 | (96.95 KB)
COPA Labels
2016-06-13 | (9.57 KB)
HPD_TAS COPA Agenda - 26 March 2014
2016-06-13 | (1.04 MB)
Table of Contents for PoE
2016-06-13 | (10.71 KB)
Noise copa survey analysis - 27 Aug 2014
2016-06-13 | (38.95 KB)
HPD TAS COPA Meeting Minutes 26 March 2014 (2)
2016-06-13 | (1.05 MB)
Noise Adoption Monitor HPD TAS 17 April 2013 - Rev 2 - Copy
2016-06-13 | (60.7 KB)
HPD TAS COPA Meeting Minutes 26 March 2014
2016-06-13 | (1.05 MB)
Glencore - Mototolo
2016-06-13 | (423.95 KB)
Initial Engagement
2016-06-13 | (11.33 KB)
HPD TAS COPA Attendance Register 12 June 2014
2016-06-13 | (310.63 KB)
March 26 COPA Attendees
2016-06-13 | (411.07 KB)
HPD TAS COPA Presentation - 26 March 2014
2016-06-13 | (1.98 MB)
ARM-Modikwa
2016-06-13 | (49.4 KB)
HPD TAS COPA Meeting Minutes 26 March 2014
2016-06-13 | (306.55 KB)
Arnot COPA
2016-06-13 | (89.09 KB)
Attendance Register for IBMQI Meeting - 03 April 2014
2016-06-13 | (97.1 KB)
HPD_TAS COPA Agenda - 27 August 2014
2016-06-13 | (1.04 MB)
Portfolio of evidence
Adoption tracker
HPD TAS - Reasons for Slow Adoption -Rev 2
2016-06-13 | (35.74 KB)
Other
Noise HPD_TAS Interst Group Tracking Report Rev2
2016-06-13 | (26.2 KB)
Draft Mining Charter Guidance Noise Team rev2
2016-06-13 | (32.56 KB)
Rock Drill Selection Tool
2016-06-13 | (4.15 MB)
RU Presentation 24th Nov 2010
2016-06-13 | (3.38 MB)
Educational, motivational and training materials for trainers, comprising:
- A script for induction talks on the noise hazard, with a demonstration of the benefits of using HPDs in noisy areas and their correct use and care, with four supporting overhead transparencies
- Use of the video programme "To Hear or Not to Hear: The Choice is Yours" Educational/motivational module and HPD training module
- Addressing typical concerns raised by individuals who are resistant to using hearing protection devices
- Use of the handout for trainees "Make Safe Your Ears"
Other materials available
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hearing Loss Simulator
This is a software training and communication tool for promoting hearing loss prevention by demonstrating the effects of noise exposure on hearing without actually experiencing noise-induced hearing loss.
Industry-wide Buy and Maintain Quiet Initiative (IBMQI)
This is an industry-wide arrangement whereby mining companies procure equipment and maintain existing equipment that conforms to specific noise emission requirements.
- IBMQI – Purchasing procedure – workshop draft 1
- IBMQI – SAIMM Journal Publication
- IBMQI Story A3 Low res
YouTube Videos
Educational/motivational (15 minutes long), which conveys the message that loud noise is hazardous and illustrates the potential consequences of exposure to it.
![How to protect yourself from going deaf [photo]](/images/mosh/video-protect-from-going-deaf.jpg)
How to protect yourself from going deaf:
![How to protect yourself from going deaf [photo]](/images/mosh/video-hear-or-not-to-hear.jpg)
'To hear or not to hear': The choice is yours
Booklets/handouts
Handouts for trainees in the form of a 16-page, A-5 self-cover booklet illustrating the risks of excessive noise exposure, as well as the correct use and care of HPDs, produced in English and Zulu.